Cuban pilot crashes in Cuba then flies to Havana coast
A Cessna 172 landed roughly on a rocky Cuban coast near Havana after departing Marathon Florida. Cuban officials moved the plane by crane for inspection while the pilot, John Reese, was treated for minor injuries. US authorities seek consular access as investigations continue. Reese has a controversial past including faked death in Nevada to protest prostitution.
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Republicans boycott hearing on election reform plan
Washington AP Republicans on Senate Rules panel urge eight colleagues to skip today's hearing on Dodd's election overhaul. McConnell says Democrats are rushing a partisan bill while offering a rival plan. Dodd invites amendments as Ford Carter panel proposes reforms including a federal holiday voting day.
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Senators press for plan by October in climate talks
Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 19-0 urging a plan by October for the next UN climate talks in Marrakech. The resolution backs mandatory cuts in greenhouse gases from all sectors and calls U S leadership in negotiations. Senators Kerry and Biden sponsor the measure challenging Bush’s voluntary approach.
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Senate approves strict Mexican truck safety rules
The Senate voted 100 to 0 to end GOP delays and approved a $60.1 billion transportation bill with stringent Mexican truck requirements. Bush warned of a veto, while Gramm Murray Shelby defended the safety measures and pledged delays could resume in September if Democrats resist compromises.
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